As I sit here and think about what to share in this newsletter today I am wrestling with some things that have happened lately and I find myself wondering how we are going to navigate these problems. Some things I was hoping for and other things I thought I had already established and were in place, ready to go. But... it appears not so. It feels like the enemy keeps taking cheap shots. What am I supposed to do?

But, as I sit here I am also enjoying the sunshine and the bright white snow on the ground. I am tempted to think about how the enemy is pushing back on us as a church, and how I feel lost about what to do next, but this battle isn't up to me. God is well aware of these struggles and well aware of the attacks. Actually, some of these things may not even be attacks of the enemy, they may simply be God working in mysterious ways! I had expectations and God is doing something different; that isn't the enemy that is just me struggling with my wrong assumptions. 

I don't care what the enemy throws at us, God is not done with us and His Kingdom will advance. It may feel like the enemy is winning, but God may simply be setting things up for victory. It may be cold outside, but there is beauty in the snow. I don't know what God is up to, but I know I should be watching for it, because He is absolutely up to something.

1.  AWC - Another teen got baptized!

2.  Connection - Tuesday evening’s Deck the Halls… of the Church was a success! Christmas decorations have been put up, & many maintenance needs were taken care of. We are so thankful for those who came to help!

3. AWC - So many people were impacted by Tanya Nace's presentation on Sunday and the gathering after service. Some people were moved to tears, some people were talking about it days later. I had one person say to me, "She had me ready to open my wallet and start sending money to some projects."

4. Connection - Many tins & Tim’s cards have been coming in! Keep it up, in order that we can continue our reach in blessing the community!

5. Connection - Our Seniors Ministry, OPUS, had a successful Christmas gathering today (Thursday). 

A message from Lesley T:

It’s from 2-4. If everyone comes at 2pm and then people can break off into whatever group or activity after that. We will all pray together first then there is a group getting the stuff together for the Hub, a large group to go Carolling, people to do the shopping for Autumn House, and help putting food boxes together. As well when the Autumn House gifts come back we need to wrap some of those gifts.  

This year as part of our annual Christmas Wrap-Up we are collecting winter items for the shelter in town. There will be a bin in the church where you can place donations you would like to make towaards this project.  Here are some of the items they are looking for:

- Hats,  Mittens, Scarves, Longjohns, Winter Socks, Boots, and ANYTHING ELSE to help someone stay warm in the cold.

Our Konnect Kids have been working hard to prepare for their Christmas Pageant.

Join us on Sunday Dec 15th at 10:30am for this special presentation and celebrate the meaning of Christmas!

Choose from either 7pm on Dec 23rd or 7pm on Dec 24th to join us for a Candlelight Christmas Celebration!

Come as you are, or come in your Christmas best, to celebrate the coming of Jesus with Christmas carols, special music, candles, a place to take a family Christmas picture, and maybe another couple special things too!

Tuesdays 7pm - AWC Downstairs

Come learn English and about life in Canada. This is open to everyone. Participants may be asked to cover the cost of workbooks, but if for some reason you are unable to cover that cost, you can still participate. We want to make this course available to everyone regardless of their economic situation.

Join us at the West Highlands Elementary Gymnasium for games and lessons designed to help kids grow in their confidence and character development. 

For kids in Grades Primary to 6

5:45 - 6:45 pm

Konnect the Tots is a playgroup for parents and kids that takes place every Thursday from 9:30-11:30 at Amherst Wesleyan Church (6 Maltby Ct). There are toys and activities set up in the basement of the church for kids to play with! Everyone is welcome! (Enter through the parking lot side door!)

Have you downloaded the free YouVersion Bible App? You should.  It allows you to read the Bible in multiple translations, and many with the option to read it to you. It has guided reading plans, and ways you can work through those plans with others. 

You can also find AWC on it, and find more ways to connect with your church and the Bible!

As part of our church you get free access to RightNow Media! A collection of 25 000+ Bible Studies, videos and Biblical content for all ages. Click on the link below to sign up for your free account and start streaming the content right away!

Ever wanted to listen at home to the songs we sing on Sunday?

Did you hear a song on Sunday and it is stuck in your head but you can't figure out what it was called?

Check out this playlist and add it to your music rotation!

You can also see our full calendar here!

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You can give to AWC through e-transfer to give.awc@gmail.com

Contact Pastor Evan at pastor@amherstwesleyan.com

Contact Pastor Brad at youth@amherstwesleyan.com